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Discover One Of The U.S.' Best Beaches At This Mesmerizing State Park On Lake Michigan's Shores
The Great Lakes were built for adventure. From criss-crossing the Canadian border to enjoying the surrounding metropolis of Chicago or the quaint towns like Duluth, this region has something for everyone. As a whole, the Great Lakes offer endless recreation, with Lake Michigan being in the center of the action. City dwellers can hit the shores directly from Chicago at Oak Street Beach or one of its other 25 beaches. From Grand Rapids, the underrated Saugatuck Dunes State Park makes for an easy day trip. Less than an hour north there's another beach that should make your radar.
Body of Missing 26-Year-Old Man Recovered from Lake Michigan Near Muskegon Channel
A somber recovery unfolded on Lake Michigan on Friday as divers located the body of a 26-year-old man who had gone missing the previous day, FOX 17 reports. Officials from the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office announced that the body was found roughly 2 miles from the Muskegon Channel in depths reaching 80 feet, the victim had fallen from a boat Thursday morning and was not seen again after being unable to grasp a life vest thrown to him. The effort to locate him extended over two days, hindered by adverse weather that caused the search to pause temporarily.
Full moon leads to full night of action at Berlin Raceway
MARNE -- With a full moon in the sky, there was a little bit of chaos at Berlin Raceway on Saturday night, but it led to some fantastic racing. The Model Coverall Limited Late Models had a smaller field than in previous weeks, but there was some more of the rambunctious action that the series had been known for.
Town hall to promote community dialogue on common values, overcome polarization
GRAND HAVEN, MI - The Momentum Center for Social Engagement is inviting people of varied perspectives to participate in an upcoming community conversation, “Common Values in Uncommon Times.”. Lee VanHorssen, the founder of the Momentum Center, said the need for the conversation next week stems from an overall polarization...
See all homes sold in Grand Haven and Spring Lake, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Grand Haven and Spring Lake reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 21 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was an 896-square-foot home on Edgewater Drive in Spring Lake that sold for $380,000.
Secretary of State office in Sparta to close for remodeling project until July 29
SPARTA, Mich. – The Secretary of State office at 534 State St. in Sparta will be closed for two days this week during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions. The office will be closed Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July...
Voters to decide on GHAPS sinking fund
Jul. 23—Grand Haven Area Public Schools' sinking fund proposal will be up for voter approval on the Aug. 6 ballot. The 0.70 mill sinking fund, if approved, would first be levied on 2025 tax bills and raise the district an estimated $2.2 million within the first year. The sinking fund millage would also be the only GHAPS-levied millage besides the non-homestead operating millage, which was ...
Applewood Fresh partners with Umlor Orchards
Applewood Fresh Growers has entered into new partnership with Umlor Orchards Inc., to increase its Michigan network. The collaboration increases Applewood’s volume and packing capability by 25%. The partnership encompasses:. Ownership of Applewood Orchards (Deerfield, Michigan) Partnered Ownership of Elite Apple Co. (Sparta, Michigan) Partnerships with New Era’s American...
Muskegon search crews find body of man who fell overboard into Lake Michigan
MUSKEGON, Mich. — West Michigan search crews located and recovered the body of a man who fell overboard from a fishing vessel in Lake Michigan Thursday. The Muskegon County Sheriff's Office said around 10:30 a.m. Thursday the Muskegon County Marine Division was dispatched to the report of a person who had fallen off a fishing vessel without a life jacket.
Chev’s Cafe in Muskegon Heights has delicious food that won’t break the bank
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI - A new cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is making waves along the lakeshore. Mark Chiaverini opened Chev’s Cafe on Friday, July 5, at 3314 Glade St. in Muskegon Heights to offer comfort food at a low price. If you purchase a product or register...
SMC and GVSU Sign Agreement
GRAND RAPIDS — An agreement Southwestern Michigan College and Grand Valley State University signed July 17 provides SMC students with opportunities to take GVSU classes and degree programs at the Dowagiac campus. “There is no denying the economic benefits of a higher education,” SMC President Dr. Joseph L. Odenwald...
Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness exam requirements and expanded eligibility to noncitizens. Yet the hiring that has happened is not enough, data shows. Some law enforcement agencies don’t face a shortage of officers but need other key personnel, such as crime analysts and victim advocates.
Man sentenced up to 100 years for ‘horrific’ killing of pregnant mom, her unborn baby
MUSKEGON, MI – For nearly a decade, Gretchen Langston has been devasted and traumatized by the vicious killing of her pregnant daughter-in-law. The grieving woman received some justice Thursday, July 18, as she watched the man who stabbed Dominique DaShay O’Neal to death be sentenced up to 100 years in prison.
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